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Mary Violet Leontyne Price (/ l i ˈ ɒ n t iː n, ˈ l iː ə n t iː n / lee-ON-teen, LEE-ən-teen; born February 10, 1927) is an American spinto soprano who was the first African American soprano to receive international acclaim.
Jun 10, 2024 · Leontyne Price, American lyric soprano, the first African American singer to achieve an international reputation in opera. She was one of the Metropolitan Opera’s leading regular sopranos, notably appearing in Madama Butterfly, Don Giovanni, and Aida.
Apr 2, 2014 · Soprano Leontyne Price is widely regarded as the first African American to gain international acclaim as a professional opera singer.
Metropolitan Opera audiences began an extraordinary love affair with American soprano Leontyne Price immediately upon her debut on January 27, 1961. She was by then an internationally heralded singer and an experienced, refined musician and artist.
Nov 4, 2022 · Hear an extended interview with internationally acclaimed soprano Leontyne Price as she reflects on her life and achievements.
Leontyne Price was the outstanding lyric-dramatic US soprano of her generation, with a uniquely recognisable timbre.
Price was the epitome of one aspect of the American Dream: She transcended racial barriers to achievement with the assistance of people both Black and white.
May 29, 2018 · Leontyne Price. Opera singer. First Black International Opera Star. “ Collard Greens and Caviar ”. “ Midas Touch ” at Juilliard. Began Professional Career. Expanded Repertoire Abroad. Shone in Antony and Cleopatra. Later Focused on Recitals.
Price, Leontyne (1927—) First African-American operatic soprano to achieve international recognition. Born Mary Violet Leontine Price in Laurel, Mississippi, on February 10, 1927; daughter of James Price and Katherine Price; graduated from Wilberforce College (later named Central State University); attended Juilliard School of Music; married ...
Feb 10, 2017 · Leontyne Price was among the very best Verdi sopranos of her time. It was a dark, dramatic soprano voice with a good deal of freedom in it.
